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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 225.23 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 225.23 and 41.94 is: 62.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 225.23 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/225.23 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 225.23 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 9,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446.81/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.91

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